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Alex and Conner Bailey have not been back to the magical Land of Stories since their adventures in The Wishing Spell ended. But one night, they learn the famed Enchantress has kidnapped their mother. Against the will of their grandmother (the one and only Fairy Godmother), the twins must find their own way into the Land of Stories to rescue their mother and save the fairy tale world from the greatest threat it's ever faced.

Morrigan Crow is ontsnapt aan haar dodelijke vloek en is inmiddels toegelaten tot het Wondergenootschap. Eindelijk hoort ze ergens bij! Het Wondergenootschap belooft haar veiligheid en vriendschap voor het leven. Maar Morrigan krijgt niet waar ze al jaren van gedroomd heeft... Morrigan is Wondersmid. En omdat Wondersmeden een slechte naam hebben, is iedereen bang voor haar. Bijna al haar nieuwe vrienden keren zich tegen haar. Tot overmaat van ramp wordt de magische stad Nevermoor opgeschrikt door een reeks mysterieuze verdwijningen. Dan doet Ezra Windbuil, de enige Wondersmid die Morrigan kent en de boosaardigste man die ooit geleefd heeft, haar een aanbod dat ze bijna niet kan weigeren… Is haar hoop op een nieuw leven al vervlogen voordat het zelfs maar begonnen is?

Atemberaubend, labirintico, epico – il quinto romanzo di Cormoran Strike è il più avvincente e affascinante scritto dalla famosa autrice J. K. Rowling. Cormoran Strike è in visita alla sua famiglia in Cornovaglia quando viene avvicinato da una donna che gli chiede di rintracciare sua madre, Margot Bamborough, scomparsa nel 1974 in circostanze misteriose. Strike non ha mai affrontato un cold case, tanto meno uno di quarant'anni fa. Nonostante le scarse possibilità di successo, la sua curiosità viene stuzzicata, e così aggiunge un altro caso alla lunga lista di indagini che lui e la sua collaboratrice Robin Ellacott stanno seguendo. Robin, nel frattempo, deve affrontare una brutta separazione e attenzioni maschili indesiderate, oltre ai suoi sentimenti per Strike. Le indagini su Margot li conducono a un caso intricato, con indizi legati a tarocchi, un serial killer psicopatico e testimoni non sempre affidabili. Scoprono che anche i casi risalenti a decenni fa possono rivelarsi mortali.

Questo libro è la chiave che vi permetterà di uscire dalla prigione del fumo con facilità. Il metodo Easyway (letteralmente modo facile) non si basa su inutili tattiche intimidatorie, non fa appello alla forza di volontà né porta ad ingrassare, ma, capitolo dopo capitolo, dimostra come sia il fumatore accanito sia quello occasionale possano, serenamente, liberarsi dalla schiavitù della nicotina per sempre. Tutto quel che occorre per diventare felici non fumatori è solo il tempo di leggere queste pagine, come testimoniano i milioni di persone che l'hanno già letto, perché - nonostante sembri impossibile - smettere di fumare è facile, se sai come farlo.

Love. Lies. Murder. A lot can happen... COME SUNDOWN Bodine Longbow loves to rise with the dawn. As the manager of her family's resort in Western Montana, there just aren't enough hours in the day - for life, for work, for loved ones. She certainly doesn't have time for love, not even in the gorgeous shape of her childhood crush Callen Skinner, all grown up and returned to the ranch. Then again, maybe Callen can change her mind, given time... But when a young woman's body is discovered on resort land, everything changes. Callen falls under the suspicion of a deputy sheriff with a grudge. And for Bodine's family, the murder is a shocking reminder of an old loss. Twenty-five years ago, Bodine's Aunt Alice vanished, never to be heard of again. Could this new tragedy be connected to Alice's mysterious disappearance? As events take a dramatic and deadly turn, Bodine and Callen must race to uncover the truth - before the sun sets on their future together.

De moeder van Polly Price is actrice en gaat naar San Francisco, Amerika om mee te spelen in een toneelstuk. Polly gaat mee, en wordt tijdens de repetities opgevangen door Donna, die erop moet letten dat ze wel gewoon haar huiswerk doet. De oppas moet ook een oogje houden op de vier jonge acteurs die meespelen in het toneelstuk. De jongens vindt Polly wel aardig, vooral Will, maar de twee meisjes zijn heel verwaand en gemeen. Uiteindelijk geeft Polly ze een koekje van eigen deeg… In haar handgeschreven dagboek vol humoristische illustraties beschrijft Polly al haar belevenissen. Een grappig kijkje achter de schermen van een professioneel toneelgezelschap.

Lynsey Dixon werkt bij een Londens agentschap en krijgt het aanbod om met de actrice Melanie Chaplin mee te gaan naar Hollywood. Daar hoeft ze niet lang over na te denken: glamour, beroemdheden, filmsterren, stress en sensatie, wat wil je nog meer? Aandacht van een charmante roddelpersjournalist? Maar zit hij achter Lynsey aan of achter de geheimen van haar klanten? Melanie Chaplin is de nieuwe ster van de populairste tv-serie, maar beroemd zijn is een kunst die niet iedereen beheerst. Voor ze het wet is Melanie verliefd op een getrouwde man en zwanger van haar rokkenjagende tegenspeler. Idool-zijn is stressvol, zeker als je ook nog jaloers bent op een jonge aanbidster die in jouw Jimmy Choo schoenen wil staan. Serena Simon is zo beeldschoon dat Hollywood de enige plek is waar zij op haar plaats is. En Serena heeft een plan om beroemd te worden, een plan dat lijkt te werken. Maar Serena heeft ook een geheim, en in Los Angeles blijven geheimen slechts zeer kort verborgen...

David e Elisabeth si danno appuntamento come ogni anno al lago nella proprietà di famiglia per festeggiare l'anniversario di matrimonio. Ma un urlo squarcia la notte: è quello di Elisabeth che si dibatte furiosamente, trascinata da due ombre sul molo. David cerca di raggiungerla ma qualcosa lo colpisce violentemente alla testa facendogli perdere i sensi. Qualche giorno dopo il corpo della giovane viene rinvenuto orribilmente sfigurato. Sono passati otto anni da quel terribile incubo quando vengono ritrovati due cadaveri vicino al lago. David riceve una inquietante e-mail con particolari della sua vita che solo Elizabeth può conoscere e un messaggio: "Non dirlo a nessuno". L'FBI riapre l'inchiesta e David, in una spirale di avvenimenti incalzanti e di coincidenze fortuite, diventa il principale sospettato...

Both a sweeping love story and a luminous portrait of a city, THE BLOOD OF FLOWERS is the mesmerizing historical novel of an ill-fated young woman whose gift as a rug designer transforms her life. Illuminated with glorious detail of persian rug-making, and brilliantly bringing to life the sights sounds and life of 17th-century Isfahan, THE BLOOD OF FLOWERS has captured readers' imaginations everywhere as a timeless tale of one woman's struggle to live a life of her choosing.

Het verongelukken van een jonge vrouw brengt niet alleen ongeloof bij haar moeder en haar pleegzus maar er ontstaat tussen hen ook een afstand die onoverbrugbaar lijkt.

Quando una top model, celebre e tormentata, precipita dal balcone del suo attico a Mayfair nessuno dubita che si tratti di un suicidio. L’unico a non crederci è suo fratello che decide di rivolgersi a Cormoran Strike per far luce sul caso. Strike è un reduce della guerra in Afghanistan, dove è stato ferito nel corpo e nello spirito, e la sua vita è nel caos. Il nuovo incarico gli dà un po’ di respiro, ma a caro prezzo: più si immerge nel mondo complesso e spietato della modella, più la vicenda diventa oscura e densa di pericoli… Robert Galbraith è lo pseudonimo di J.K. Rowling, autrice della serie Harry Potter e de Il seggio vacante.

Vestiti di lusso, feste esclusive, cascate di flash e fiumi di champagne. Chi rifiuterebbe un lavoro nel mondo dorato delle riviste di moda? A ventitrè anni, con una laurea in lettere in tasca e in testa il sogno di diventare scrittrice, Andrea Sachs si presenta a un colloquio per un posto da assistente nella redazione di "Runaway". Nessuno osa dire di no a Miranda Priestley, la regina indiscussa del fashion system globale e Andrea non fa eccezione. Accantonati felpe, blue-jeans e ambizioni letterarie, si ritrova a completa disposizione della mitica, esigentissima Direttrice. Eccessi e protagonisti di un universo dal fascino indiscusso nel racconto romanzato delle esperienze dell'autrice al servizio di Anna Wintour, direttrice di Vogue America.

Six years have passed since Jake Fisher watched Natalie, the love of his life, marry another man. Six years of hiding a broken heart by throwing himself into his career. Six years of keeping his promise to leave Natalie alone, and six years of tortured dreams of her life with her new husband, Todd. But six years haven't come close to extinguishing his feelings, and when Jake comes across Todd's obituary, he can't keep himself away from the funeral. There he gets the glimpse of Todd's wife he's hoping for... but she is not Natalie - and Jake's world is turned completely inside out. As Jake searches for the truth, his picture-perfect memories of Natalie begin to unravel. Mutual friends of the couple either can't be found or don't remember Jake. No one has seen Natalie in years. Jake's search for the woman who broke his heart - and who lied to him - soon puts his very life at risk as it dawns on him that the man he has become may be based on carefully constructed fiction. Read by Kerry Shale

Praise for gripping, twisty thriller LITTLE SISTER: LITTLE SISTER had me gripped from start to finish . Louise Candlish, author of THE SWIMMING POOL

Fashion designer Jamie Nova has chosen the glitz of Las Vegas as the setting for celebrating her impending divorce. Joined by her two best friends, Jamie plans to make the most of her hard-earned holiday and forget all about her controlling ex.

Marnie has a settled life working in a London puppet museum when she gets a phone call telling her that a once-loved friend is dying. She leaves the puppets in the care of her ditzy former stepdaughter and sets off for an isolated cottage in the Scottish Highlands. There is unfinished business between Marnie, the dying Ralph and their friend Oliver. Will Ralph say what needs to be said? It’s a kind of thriller of the emotions that keeps you guessing and questioning to the end.

In a future so real and near it might be now, something happens when women go to sleep; they become shrouded in a cocoon-like gauze. If they are awakened, if the gauze wrapping their bodies is disturbed or violated, the women become feral and spectacularly violent; and while they sleep they go to another place. The men of our world are abandoned, left to their increasingly primal devices. One woman, however, the mysterious Evie, is immune to the blessing or curse of the sleeping disease. Is Evie a medical anomaly to be studied, or is she a demon who must be slain?

He wanted power. Oliver Russell is fated to rise to the pinnacle of power, President of the United States. She wanted revenge. Leslie Stewart is his betrayed fiancee. Amassing her own media empire, on her fortieth birthday, she looks back. What went wrong?

Set against the vibrant backdrop of Latina culture, this novel explores the complexities of friendship and love through a humorous and heartfelt lens. With engaging characters navigating their relationships, it combines elements of fun and soulfulness, offering readers a relatable and entertaining journey into the lives of its protagonists.

For the first time--maybe ever--Madeleine, Theo, Lulu, and Garrison are not looking forward to the start of summer, and three little words are to blame: School of Fear. In what they're sure will be the longest and most terrifying six weeks of their lives, the foursome must face their phobias head-on as students of the exclusive and elusive school. There's no homework or exams. But if they don't conquer their fears by the end of the summer, they'll find out just how frightening failing can be.

From the author of the internationally bestselling The Blood of Flowers comes a compelling tale of power, loyalty, intrigue, and love set in the royal court of sixteenth-century Iran. While legendary women like Anne Boleyn and Queen Elizabeth I are well-known for their influence in England, the powerful women of the Muslim world often remain overlooked. In this richly crafted narrative, Anita Amirrezvani brings to life Princess Pari Khan Khanoom Safavi, a key figure in the tumultuous court of Iran in 1576. Following the Shah's death without an heir, the court descends into chaos. As the Shah’s daughter and protégé, Princess Pari possesses deep knowledge of state affairs, yet her attempts to restore order spark resentment among the nobility. Alongside her closest adviser, Javaher, a eunuch adept at navigating both the harem and the broader political landscape, she holds a tapestry of secrets that unveils a monumental power struggle. Loosely based on the life of Princess Pari Khan Khanoom, this riveting story explores political intrigue and the unique bond between a princess and a eunuch. Amirrezvani's masterful storytelling immerses readers in a vivid world filled with passionate characters who navigate a Machiavellian game of power, revealing the lengths to which individuals will go to seize their destiny.

It all started with Paris . . . At the top of the Eiffel Tower, a young man proposes to his girlfriend - and in that second, everything changes - for the couple, but also for their families back in Ireland . . . Leila's been nursing a badly broken heart since her husband upped and left, but she's determined to put on a brave face for the bride. Vonnie, a widow and exceptional cake-maker, is just daring to let love back into her life, although someone seems determined to stop it. And head teacher Grace finds the impending wedding of her son means that she's spending more time with her ex-husband. After all those years apart, is it possible she's made a mistake?

La vita di Tom, otto anni, sembra a un passo dalla perfezione: l’adorata sorella Diane lo porterà con sé a Hollywood a vivere con il suo futuro marito, l’attore Ray Montane, uno dei cowboy del piccolo schermo che Tommy adora. Ma il sogno ben presto si trasforma in un incubo quando Ray si rivela per quello che è realmente, un uomo capace di una violenza feroce e meschina. Una tragedia brutale segna per sempre l’esistenza di Tom e lo trasforma in un uomo solitario e amareggiato. Molto tempo dopo, ormai adulto, si trova ad affrontare un altro dramma: suo figlio, reduce dall’Iraq, rischia la corte marziale per un’accusa di omicidio. Di fronte al ripetersi di un’immutata storia di dolore, Tom dovrà scegliere tra arrendersi e tornare finalmente ad amare. Un racconto emozionante e commovente sulla fatica di diventare uomini e sul coraggio necessario per affrontare le paure che ci impediscono di spiccare il volo.

Irene has a husband, Adrian, three small children and - though she doesn't know it - a marriage that is going wrong. When she discovers that Adrian is having an affair, the family is blown apart.Solace is a story of contrasts. While Adrian finds new love and excitement, Irene spirals into exhaustion, self-destruction and a kind of madness.With their marriage in shreds and Adrian whisking their daughters on a trip of a lifetime ti Australia with his new lover, Irene finally reaches rock bottom. She decides to leave the unbearable silence of her home for a trip by herself to visit her brother Jem in France.And as Irene soon realises, being along can mean discovering freedom, elation and even in the darkest of times, finding your solace.

Sex in the City im scharfen Salsa-Rhythmus Der Dirty Girls Social Club: Sechs Latinas, wie sie unterschiedlicher nicht sein könnten. Nur eines haben sie gemeinsam: Erfolg. Zweimal im Jahr treffen sie sich, um alter College-Zeiten zu gedenken und schwören sich ewig Freundinnen zu sein. Bis eines Tages alle sorgsam gehüteten Geheimnisse ans Licht kommen … «Ein unwiderstehliches Debüt.» (Publishers Weekly)

Set in the extreme landscape of Alaska, THE QUALITY OF SILENCE follows the story of Yasmin and her deaf daughter Ruby. Yasmin arrives in Alaska to be told her husband, Matt, is dead, the victim of a catastrophic accident. Yasmin, unable to accept this as truth, sets out into the frozen winter landscape, taking Ruby with her in search of answers. But as a storm closes in, Yasmin realises that a very human danger may be keeping pace with them. And with no one else on the road to help, they must keep moving, alone and terrified, through an endless Alaskan night. In a story that explores the very limits of human resilience, The Quality of Silence is as much about a mother learning to hear her deaf daughter as it is about their journey across the vastness of Alaska, and proves, once again, that Rosamund Lupton is a storyteller of class and elegance.

When Jonny went missing everything changed. His mother's heart is full of terror and sadness instead of joy. His father's study overflows with newspaper cuttings and profiles on missing people instead of the academic texts that were there before. His sister, once carefree, now carries the weight of the world on her shoulders.

Gaby and Connor seem to have a loving marriage — one that is built on knowing every last intricate detail about one another, or so Gaby has always believed. When their son Ethan sets off for university, discovering for the first time, the raw and uncontrollable intensity of falling in love, Gaby and Connor will be alone again — a chance to rediscover their relationship, just the two of them. But there is one person missing from Gaby’s life. One person who she cannot forgot – Nancy, her best friend since childhood. As teenagers they shared their deepest secrets, fears and dreams for the future. As adults they discovered love – Gaby with Connor and Nancy with Gaby’s adored brother, Stefan. The foursome became inseparable. Then one day, Nancy upped and left. Now, almost twenty years later, with Ethan away from home, Gaby finds herself idly watching television when a sharp stab of recognition hits her – the face she recognizes on the screen belongs to Nancy. Suddenly, the friend she thought she’d lost for good is within her reach. But does Nancy want to be found? The search for her long lost friend forces Gaby not only to revisit her past, but could also shatter the course of her future . . .

Que se passerait-il si votre fiancé bien-aimé, au sourire radieux et à l'accent britannique irrésistible, cachait un immense secret ? Que feriez-vous si vous l'appreniez une semaine avant votre mariage de rêve ? C'est ce qui arrive à Georgia Ford, la future mariée, qui décide de fuir. Elle prend sa voiture et conduit toute la nuit de Los Angeles à Sonoma, vers le refuge de sa famille aimante qui possède une célèbre cave. Georgia aspire à la compagnie de ceux qui la connaissent vraiment. La veille des vendanges, elle espère trouver réconfort et distraction dans les rituels familiaux. Cependant, à son retour, rien ne se passe comme prévu. Ses parents, ses frères, l'entreprise familiale... tout a changé. Il semble que son fiancé n'était pas le seul à lui cacher des choses. Georgia découvre avec horreur que cette vendange pourrait être la dernière.

Lauren Weisberger, known for her bestselling debut, returns with a cautionary tale about the PR industry, echoing themes from her previous work. The story follows Bette Robinson, a twentysomething Emory graduate who rejects her parents' hippie ideals for a high-paying but dull job at a prestigious investment bank. After a condescending encounter with her boss, she impulsively quits and spends weeks indulging in a leisurely lifestyle with her dog, Millington. Eventually, her uncle helps her land a job at a trendy public relations firm, where her duties revolve around late-night parties and feeding gossip columns. As Bette navigates the social scene, she climbs the ladder at the expense of her friends, family, and a promising romantic interest. Weisberger cleverly transforms outrageous situations into entertaining anecdotes, such as a woman who almost took her life until she learned she was just 18 months away from acquiring a coveted Birkin bag. This blend of wit and a touch of voyeurism makes the narrative a guilty pleasure that readers will find hard to resist.

Per Leigh Eisner, newyorchese trentenne dalla vita apparentemente perfetta, il lunedì è sacro. Editor in carriera in una casa editrice, fidanzata a un uomo che tutti le invidiano, vive in un appartamentino a Manhattan davanti all'Empire State Building e adora dedicare la prima sera della settimana al totale relax. Nessuno oserebbe mai disturbarla, né Russell, il fidanzato, né le amiche di sempre, Adriana ed Emmy, abituate da tempo alle sue rigidità. Ecco perché, quando, proprio un lunedì, sente bussare alla porta, Leigh si fa prendere dal panico. Ma una figura accovacciata sul pianerottolo attira la sua attenzione: è Emmy, in lacrime, che racconta di essere stata scaricata dal fidanzato a favore della giovane e illibata personal trainer, che lei stessa gli aveva presentato. È la goccia che fa traboccare il vaso, così, poco dopo, le amiche sanciscono un diabolico patto: dopo aver sopportato per troppo tempo i più atroci tradimenti nella speranza che il fedifrago si decidesse a compiere il grande passo, la timida Emmy dirà addio alla morigeratezza e per un anno dovrà cambiare più uomini che scarpe. Adriana, invece, abituata da sempre a sedurre un numero imprecisato di uomini, dovrà imparare ad avere una relazione stabile. Solo Leigh resta esclusa dalla gara, ma per poco. Perché quando il diavolo ci mette la coda, complice un anello inaspettato e un nuovo lavoro, anche le migliori intenzioni rischiano di andarsene all'inferno.

From America's most beloved comedic actress and the star of Desperate Housewives comes a personal, heartfelt, and often very funny manifesto on life, love, and the lessons we all need to learn -- and unlearn -- on the road to happinessTeri Hatcher secured her place in America's heart when she stood up to accept her Golden Globe for Best Actress and declared herself a "has-been" on national television. That moment showcased her down-to-earth, self-deprecating style -- and her frank openness about the ups and downs she's experienced in life and work. But what the world might not have seen that night is that Teri's self-acceptance is the hard-won effort of a single mother with all the same struggles most women have to juggle -- life, love, bake sale cookies, and dying cats. Now, in the hope that her foibles and insights might inspire and motivate other women, Teri opens up about the little moments that have sustained her through good times and bad. From the everyday (like the importance of letting your daughter spill her macaroni so she knows it's okay to make mistakes) to the rare (a rendezvous with a humpback whale -- and no, he was not a suitor), the message at the heart of Burnt Toast -- that happiness and success are choices that we owe it to ourselves to make -- is sure to resonate with women everywhere.

June Parker werkt in Los Angeles bij een agentschap dat carpoolen promoot. Ze is dol op haar appartement in Santa Monica en doet haar best om een paar kilo af te vallen. Maar June s leven verandert volledig als ze na een bijeenkomst van de Weight Watchers betrokken raakt bij een auto-ongeluk. Marissa, haar passagier, overleeft de klap niet. In haar spullen vindt June een lijstje: 20 dingen die ik wil doen voor mijn 25ste. Hoewel ze elkaar eigenlijk nauwelijks kenden, voelt June zich door haar enorme schuldgevoel geroepen om het lijstje voor Marissa af te maken. De dingen op het lijstje lopen uiteen van inspirerend tot schier onmogelijk. Terwijl June haar best doet om het lijstje op tijd af te werken, leert ze meer over haar eigen leven dan ze ooit gedacht zou hebben.

At 16 Edie knew that her older sister Stella was the star of the family. In one terrible moment Edie's teenage dreams were torn apart. 20 years on, the sisters come together again, and the truth of what happened all those years ago may finally become clear.

Weekend in Paris is the story of Molly Clearwater, a well-read 21-year-old country girl who's never done anything exciting or dramatic-until now. One Friday afternoon, smarting from her boss's taunt that she's "just a secretary,"Molly quits her job and boards the Eurostar for Paris. Within hours of arriving in the bewitching world of leafy boulevards, luscious foods and crazy traffic, she's a woman transformed. A real femme sauvage! Soon she's racing along the Seine on the back of a scooter with her cheek laid against the warm back of a smouldering Frenchmen, infiltrating a conference in a Cleopatra wig, and sharing with a complete stranger her deepest, darkest secret. By Sunday night, after a dizzying carousel-ride of passion, excitement and self-discovery, Molly's a new person.

A chi la visitasse per la prima volta, Pagford apparirebbe come un'idilliaca cittadina inglese. Un gioiello incastonato tra verdi colline, con un'antica abbazia, una piazza lastricata di ciottoli, case eleganti e prati ordinatamente falciati. Ma sotto lo smalto perfetto di questo villaggio di provincia si nascondono ipocrisia, rancori e tradimenti. Tutti a Pagford, dietro le tende ben tirate delle loro case, sembrano aver intrapreso una guerra personale e universale: figli contro genitori, mogli contro mariti, benestanti contro emarginati. La morte di Barry Fairbrother, il consigliere più amato e odiato della città, porta alla luce il vero cuore di Pagford e dei suoi abitanti: la lotta per il suo posto all'interno dell'amministrazione locale è un terremoto che sbriciola le fondamenta, che rimescola divisioni e alleanze. Eppure, dalla crisi totale, dalla distruzione di certezze e valori, ecco emergere una verità spiazzante, ironica, purificatrice: che la vita è imprevedibile e spietata, e affrontarla con coraggio è l'unico modo per non farsi travolgere, oltre che dalle sue tragedie, anche dal ridicolo.